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Jul 8, 2025

Amentum completes sale of Rapid Solutions for $360M

Amentum has completed the sale of its hardware and product business, Rapid Solutions, to Lockheed Martin for $360 million.

Skanska and FlatironDragados land $1B Long Bridge contract
Jul 7, 2025

Skanska and FlatironDragados land $1B Long Bridge contract

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority awarded Skanska and FlatironDragados a $1 billion contract to build the Long Bridge North Project.

A rendering of Commonwealth Fusion Systems' planned facility in Chesterfield County. Image courtesy CFS.
Jul 2, 2025

Google agrees to buy power from planned Chesterfield fusion plant

Google inks deal to buy power from CFS’ planned grid-scale commercial fusion plant in Chesterfield, expected to be the first of its kind.

Mount Crawford, VA. - Excited shoppers pour through the door of the first Buc-ee's to open in Virginia Monday, June 30, 2025, at 6 a.m. (Photo by Norm Shafer)
Jun 30, 2025

Crowds, smiles greet Buc-ee’s first Virginia store opening

Buc-ee’s fans lined up before dawn for the grand opening of the Texas travel center chain’s first Virginia store in Mount Crawford.

Mountain High Seltzer beverages for sale in a Total Wine store. Photo courtesy Mountain High Seltzer
Jun 27, 2025

High times in Virginia: legal THC seltzers emerge statewide

Mountain High Seltzer announced earlier this month it is the first legal THC seltzer to be distributed statewide by major companies.

A sign is affixed to the exterior of a Kroger grocery store in Monroe, Ohio, in this undated photo. AP Photo/Jeff Dean.
Jun 26, 2025

Kroger to close at least two Virginia stores in profitability move

Kroger plans nationwide store closures over 18 months to improve profitability. At least two stores in Virginia will likely close.

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Jun 25, 2025

Tysons company acquired in $5B wireless tech deal

Casa del Fuego Family Office and Trust acquires Digital Global Systems in all stock transaction valued at $5B.

Mars announced plans to purchase Kellanova, whose products include Pringles, Eggo and Pop-Tarts, for $35.9 billion on Aug. 14, 2024. Image courtesy Kellanova
Jun 24, 2025

Report: EU set to launch antitrust probe of $35.9B Mars-Kellanova deal

The European Union's antitrust watchdog is expected to launch a full-scale investigation into Mars' $35.9 billion acquisition of Kellanova.

Martin Sjolund, president and CEO of PRA Group. Photo courtesy PRA Group
Jun 20, 2025

PRA Group’s new president and CEO takes reins

Martin Sjolund became PRA Group's president and CEO this week, succeeding Vikram "Vik" Atal at the Norfolk-based business. 

Schewels Home acquired Petersburg-based Butterworth's Furniture. Photo courtesy Schewels Home.
Jun 18, 2025

Schewels Home acquires 100-year-old Petersburg retailer

Lynchburg retailer Schewels Home announced that it acquired Petersburg-based Butterworth’s Furniture, which has been in business since 1925.

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Jun 17, 2025

Medallia to invest $2M in Tysons, create 100 jobs

Medallia announced Tuesday that it is investing $2 million to open a new East Coast headquarters in Tysons later this year.

Nursing students practice their phlebotomy skills. Image courtesy Sentara Health
Jun 16, 2025

Sentara, VWU sign letter of intent for health sciences college

Sentara Health and Virginia Wesleyan University plan to establish the Sentara College of Health Sciences of Virginia Wesleyan University.

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